Compendium of Materia Medica 本 草 纲 目 The Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) was written by the Ming Dynasty physician Li Shizhen. It is a monumental work that synthesizes and summarizes previous achievements in materia medica, compiled over decades of practice and research. The book contains over 1.9 million words, divided into 16 … Read more
Click the blue text above and remember to follow us!Strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, and dispels filth. It treats excessive dampness obstructing the spleen, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, malaria, and seasonal colds.According to the Compendium of Materia Medica: “[Zhenheng] states: Cang Zhu treats dampness, applicable to the upper, middle, and lower parts… … Read more
Director Ning provides you with knowledge on health and wellness.Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Method: Moxibustion Foot Bath with Ai Ye (Mugwort) Ai Ye has the effects of dispelling cold, relieving pain, and eliminating dampness and itching. Therefore, to eliminate dampness, you might consider soaking your feet in Ai Ye before bed. First, boil … Read more
So, what are the most effective methods for eliminating dampness? 1. Dietary Therapy for Dampness Dietary therapy can effectively remove dampness. In daily meals, one can consume foods that help eliminate dampness, detoxify, reduce swelling, and promote diuresis. However, it is important to consume these foods over a long period for effectiveness. Common foods for … Read more
01. Cè Bǎi Yè (Platycladus orientalis) – Bitter, used for vomiting, nosebleeds, and dysentery; promotes hair growth and dispels dampness. 02. Huái Shí (Sophora japonica) – Bitter, treats damp itching and hemorrhoids; stops excessive salivation. 03. Wǎ Lèng Zǐ (Cynanchum atratum) – Salty, effective for blood clots in women and phlegm accumulation in men; can … Read more